Moscow police detained over 200 people on the evening of Nov. 7, many of whom were minors, during what is being described as a raid near the Kitay-Gorod metro station, according to multiple local Telegram channels.

Detainees told the Russian Telegram channel “Ostorozhno, Novosti” that those over the age of 18 were “persistently” urged to sign a contract with Russia’s Defense Ministry. Reports of police beating the detainees, smashing their phones, and prohibiting them from using the toilet later emerged.

Others claimed that they were served with draft notices at the Tagansky police station. Female students reportedly also received draft notices despite having deferment from military service.

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    7 days ago

    Firstly if you read the article if he had gone in and gotten the proper exemption card none of this would have happened. All men are required to serve due to the invasion.

    The issue isn’t conscription that’s expected. Russia, the aggressor, has been lying to its populace about their desperation for new conscripts. So their more aggressive efforts demonstrate the lie. Everyone knows Ukraine has broad conscription and they are not hiding it